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March 10, 2015
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A Stage production of the popular TV Panel Game will take place at Seend Community Centre on Saturday 21st March 7.00pm for 7.30pm.

 Tickets £9.00 to include a light supper only in advance from Robin Heatley (01380 828491), Marion Whitehead (01380 828612) or Seend Post Office. All proceeds go to The Royal British Legion.

 

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